July 2021

COVID-19, an economic crisis, and a majoritarian dynasty at the helm: Sri Lanka’s future hangs in the balance.

On the 50th anniversary of Malaysia’s New Economic Policy, the middle class it famously built may be collapsing. Will its goal of national unity collapse with it?

It was almost inevitable that fractures would emerge within the Pacific Islands Forum.

Japan has been fixated on the Olympic Movement since the event began. Why?

“China is no place for the Olympics, given that extreme human rights abuses in the country clash with principles enshrined in the Olympic Charter.”

Even while Koreans cheer on their athletes, the tensions between Japan and South Korea are bringing a political tint to the Games.

China has set up its own alternative to SAARC and BIMSTEC – one that does not include India.

AI-controlled unmanned craft can supplement flagging numbers in the U.S. fleet.

From Imran Khan's visit to stronger trade ties, Pakistan's much-touted shift from geopolitics to geoeconomics is on display in Sri Lanka.

Despite concerns that the Biden administration’s focus on human rights and democracy would entail sharp criticism of New Delhi, Blinken’s visit highlighted the many areas of bilateral synergy.

In its latest quarterly report, SIGAR says the withdrawal complicates its mission, but does not diminish the necessity of oversight as U.S. funds continue to flow.

The king’s statement immediately sparked an uproar in Parliament, with opposition lawmakers shouting “treason” and demanding that Prime Minister Muhyiddin resign.